Why Is the Standard Deviation Often Considered a Better Measure

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why is the standard deviation often considered a better measure of dispersion than the mean deviation?

• A) It is more accurate
• B) It is easier to understand
• C) It does not require the modulus sign
• D) It can be written as a formula

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